The Tao Teh King: A Short Study In Comparative Religion

The Tao Teh King is a book written by C. Spurgeon Medhurst, which provides a short study in comparative religion. The book focuses on the Tao Teh King, which is a sacred text of Taoism. Medhurst provides an in-depth analysis of the text, comparing it to other religious texts such as the Bible and the Koran. He explores the similarities and differences between the Tao Teh King and these other texts, highlighting the unique aspects of Taoism. The book also delves into the history and philosophy of Taoism, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of this ancient religion. Overall, The Tao Teh King is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in comparative religion or the teachings of Taoism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Moss Roberts is Professor of Chinese at New York University. He has translated the classic novel "Three Kingdoms, " published by University of California Press in both unabridged (California, 1991, 2000, copublished with Foreign Languages Press) and abridged (California, 1999) editions. He is also the editor and translator of "Chinese Fairy Tales and Fantasies" (1979).